白通草

Name

Tong Cao (Tetrapanax Papyriferus)

The Effect of 白通草

Property

Sweet, bland and slightly cold; stomach and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Induce diuresis to treat stranguria, promote lactation.

Indications

Edema, stranguria, postpartum, oligogalactia and agalactia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~12 g.

Cations

Used with caution for pregnant women.